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With a Winter Weather Advisory for high winds and blowing snow in effect this afternoon from 4 p.m. until 9 a.m. Saturday, January 4, the City of Naperville reminds residents to make preparations to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Residents are encouraged to visit the National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov for current weather forecasts or their preferred media outlet. Severe arctic temperatures are expected to move into the area beginning Sunday evening continuing through Wednesday, January 8. Temperatures are expected to plummet to 15 to 20 degrees below zero with a wind chill factor of 40 degrees below zero. “With severe weather heading our way...

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